The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- International business 2004 (international students) - Human resouce management
- International business 2004 (native finnish speaking students) - Human resouce management
- International business 2004 (native swedish speaking students) - Human resouce management
- International business 2008 (international students) - General studies
- International business 2008 (native finnish speaking students) - General studies
- International business 2008 (native swedish speaking students) - General studies
- International business 2009 (international students) - Business management
- International business 2009 (native finnish speaking students) - Business management
- International business 2009 (native swedish speaking students) - Business management
- International business 2010 (international students) - Business management
- International business 2010 (native finnish speaking students) - Business management
- International business 2010 (native swedish speaking students) - Business management
- International business 2011 (international students) - Business management
- International business 2011 (native finnish speaking students) - Business management
- International business 2011 (native swedish speaking students) - Business management
- International business 2012 (international students) - Business management
- International business 2012 (native finnish speaking students) - Business management
- International business 2012 (native swedish speaking students) - Business management
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
1
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
To provide a theoretical underpinning to the student's
understanding of people in organisations. To develop an
understanding of managment and leadership, as well as how
to organise and work sucessfully in international teams.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student should understand the
the structure and dynamics of business organisations, as well
as be aware of the main sources of conflict and why conflict
oocurs. He should be able to draw up a plan of how to
manage change in organisations and how to reduce conflict.
Course contents
Major issues relevant to the study of people in organisations
as well issues in business ethics and leadership.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
None
Previous course names
None
Additional information
Work in teams. Discussion in small groups. Few lectures.
More information will be given in class.
Recommended or required reading
Stephen P. Robbins: Essentials of Organisational Behaviour.
Pearson Publishing. Other literature will be announced in
class.
Study activities
- Lectures - 10 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 17 hours
- Small-group work - 30 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 20 hours
- Individual studies - 50 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 127 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 127 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Assignments and an examination. Each team will meat with
the instructor every week for a discussion. Presentations by
each team.
Teacher
Eldon Sveinn
Examiner
Eldon Sveinn
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
The timetable of the course
Will be given during the first lecture
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
- Date will be announced later - Other assignments